Killed by a Bull Near Meadow Lea
John McEwen of Meadow Lea was killed after a bull attacked him in his yard. His brother James McEwen and sister Mrs Galbraith witnessed the assault. a shotgun ended the danger. McEwen, 48, unmarried, leaves three brothers and four sisters. Milroy of Portage la Prairie was notified and arrived, but the man died about eight hours after the injuries.
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Winnipeg
Meadow Lea
John McEwen
Bis
Rota
Galbraith
James McEwen
Milroy
Portage la Prairie
Mystery Embalmed Head Found Tied to Dr Holmes Secret
Workmen clearing a cellar once used by the late Dr Thomas Holmes in Brooklyn discovered a box containing the petrified head and trunk of a girl about 12. Police investigators believe the remains belong to Holmes, who reportedly experimented with an embalming process that could ossify bodies and claimed to have died without revealing the method.
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New York
Thos Holmes
Brooklyn
Holmes
Union of Free and United Presbyterians Formed in Edinburgh
In Edinburgh on November 1 the formal union of the Free Church and United Presbyterian Church was decided at a joint meeting. Ministers marched to the Royal Institution and then to Waverley Market for the first United Free Church of Scotland gathering. The Rev. Robert Rainy was chosen moderator. The union met separately later and constituted a Free Church assembly.
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Edinburgh
Free and United Presbyterian Church
Yesterdy
Free Church Assembly
United Presbyterian Son
Royal Institution
Waverley Market
United Free Church of Scotland
Robert Rainy
United Free Church
Poms
Free Church
Carlist Band Near Berga Counted at 500 Men
Madrid reports official admission that the Carlist force near Berga totals 500 men. Federal pursuit continues as gendarmes sweep the area. A country house search of Senor Torres Barros uncovers rifles and documents listing 126 Carlist soldiers.
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Madrid
Berga
Fereke
MIN Pe
Reynors Jt
Albatross Reports South Sea Chart Errors
Disclosures from the United States Fish Commission ship Albatross upon return from a fourteen month South seas cruise reveal most South sea islands mischarted by two to twelve miles. Steering by chart is deemed dangerous except near the Fiji group controlled by Great Britain and the Tahiti group owned by France.
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San Francisco
Cal
United States
South Seas
Fiji
Great Britain
Tahiti
France
General Wmroath-Tucker Announces Salvation Army Plans
General Wmroath-Tucker announced that William Booth will visit New York in September to assume command of the Salvation Army in the United States for at least six months. He aims to help solve farm colony organization and maintenance as the army expands its work across states. Cape Town reports a Boer commander captured a British outpost of 60 men near Geneva on Oct 28 and later held up a Cape Town mail train before releasing prisoners.
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America
New York
Wmroath
Salsation Arny
Salsation
United States
Comille Meooth-Tucker
Cape Town
Geneva
Death of Standard Oil director A. M. McGregor announced
New York on October 2 reports the death of A. M. McGregor, a director of the Standard Oil Company, announced today.
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New York
A. M. McGregor
Standard Oil Company
Legislators Involved in Knife Fight Aboard Train
Valdosta Ga Nov 2 A quarrel aboard a special legislature train en route to the state fair led to serious wounds. Representative Harden was critically wounded while Representatives Cann Hambry and two others suffered severe cuts.
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Valdosia
Harden
Georgia
Cann
Hambry
Embargo on Gold Claimed to Reimburse War Losses
Hamburg authorities seize 2.5 million marks worth of gold that arrived on the imperial mail steamer Bun desrath at Cuxhaven. The action, allegedly to reimburse insurers for gold advanced to the Transvaal during the war, follows a court embargo. The Hamburgische Bearhalle denies rumors that Mr. Kruger chipped the gold.
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Hamburg
Cuxhaven
Bundesrath
Osdagen Bay
Transvaal
Hamburgisene Bearhalle
Kruger
United States and World Briefs from Nov 2
Ted Sloan to call for the United States next Tuesday while Emil Santa of Detroit fights a 20 round draw with Kid Avie of Cincinnati at the Senate Athletic Club. Mr Cecil Rhodes opposes Boer settlement in Damaraland yet welcomes them to Rhodesia after the war. Immigrant traffic shares no agreement at Western rail conference. Keane defeats firedin in a 250 yard race at Northampton for 100 pounds. Tax riots in Serat district of Raumania leave two officials dead. eight peasants killed by troops. Avondale estate sale bought by Boyland. Hud son miners strike over extra topping on cars. Kruger reception urging demonstrations but no hostility toward France's powers. Telecommunication link planned between Nome and St Michaels for Arctic winter. Dominion Savings Bank October totals show withdrawals exceeded deposits by 4 0068 68. Corbi colliery to grant 10 percent increase. Excelsior resuming with 600. Russian anti German agitation in Prussia's Polish provinces. editor Ladislah Siems lawski sentenced to six months.
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Shamokin
Corbi
Andrew
Excelsior
Sains
Berlin
Prussia
Ladislah Siemslawski
Praca
Paris responds to Anglo German note on open door China
The French ambassador in London said Paris adheres to China’s integrity and the open door principle and reserves right to safeguard its interests under article three. In Shenandoah Pennsylvania the Susquehanna Coal Co. near William VA granted workers’ demands and will resume operations tomorrow with a large demonstration tonight.
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Paris
Great Britain
M. Paul Cambon
France
Shenandoah
Susquehana Covel Company
William
Mills consecrated co adjutor bishop of Ontario in Kingston
Ven Arch deacon Mills of Montreal received consecration as co adjutor bishop for the Ontario diocese at St George's cathedral Kingston. The service drew a full house with nearly all metropolitan bishops present and colleagues from Buffalo and New York.
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Kingston
Ont
Archdeacon Mills
Montreal
St. George's Cathedral
Ontario
Buffalo
New York
Chicago and Grand Trunk railroad sold in foreclosure
Port Huron Michigan November 1 The Chicago and Grand Trunk railroad was sold at noon today under mortgage foreclosure proceedings by Mercantile Trust Company of New York. General Manager C M Hays and E W Meddaugh of Detroit represented the stockholders as the only bidders. The road sold for 5708701 04 with 5437000 as the mortgage and 271701 04 as interest court decree and bids.
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Port Huron
Mich
Chicago and Grand Trunk Railroad
Mercantile Trust Company of New York
United States District Court
C. M. Hays
E W. Meddaugh
Ivtroit
Arrival of Idaho Grand Reemption at Nova Scotia Capital
Halifax crowds greet the Idaho as it signals in with the first Canadian troops aboard The city awaits a grand fete and the arrival is hailed with enthusiastic cheers and illuminations The voyage from St Vincent took eleven days amid delays and southern waters Botha invades near Kenhardt as British negotiations fail and Steyn remains unreconciled in Pretoria London reports Nov 1 with ongoing war updates.
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Halifax
Citadel
Idaho
Canada
St. Vincent
Pri Nme
Barrington
Granville
Hollis
Pretoria
Botha
Paget
Steyn
London
Blaze destroys three shops in Manor fire
At about 8 oclock this morning a blaze destroyed the hardware store of Alex Stinson, its stock and contents with 1400 loss and 900 insurance. J R Hogg s unoccupied store burned with 1200 loss and no insurance. R W Bradley harness shop also burned with stock saved. Davies store narrowly saved with 200 damage to stock.
Disappearance of Chilliwack Farmer Sparks Widespread Concern
Vancouver reports Archibald Edmondson, a Chilliwack district farmer, vanished on October 1 after a drunken spree. Fearful for his life, his wife and daughter mourn amid no clues. A separate BC court case is noted as unprecedented and Steveston strike costs unsettled with a $2,021.32 writ against Richmond.
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Vancouver
B. C
Chilliwack
Archibald Edmondson
British Columbia
Canada
Steveston
Richmond
Henderson
Q C
Col. Worsnop
Duke of Connaught
Messrs
Russell & Russell
Earthquake Devastates Venezuelan Towns
Reports from Caracas on Monday's quake detail TSan Casimiro Cua and Charallano destroyed at Tacarigua Brockico and Curiepe severe damage. Many dead and injured are reported as details arrive.
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Venezuela
Caracas
San Casimiro
Cua
Charallano
Nemeri
Tacarigua
Brocchico
Curiepe
Tragic Fire Kills Five Children in Egg Lake East Home
The Edmonton Bulletin reports a Bukowinian family named Hutsko lost five children in a house fire at Egg Lake East on the 19th. The father was away and the mother was visiting a neighbor when flames consumed the dwelling. Two children belonged to a neighbor family.
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Winnipeg
The
Edmonton Bulletin
Hutsko
Egg Lake East
Returin Vo
The Longer a Man Stands Still He Won’t Move
A concise reflection notes that prolonged stillness increases reluctance to move, implying growing inertia and resistance to change as time passes. The idea centers on personal resolve and the difficulty of initiating action after extended inactivity.
Cecil Rhodes Suffering From Fever Dispatch from Cape Town reports Rhodes's fever in London
A Cape Town dispatch states Cecil Rhodes is ill with fever. The report notes his condition but gives no further medical details or prognosis.
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London
Cape Town
Cecil Rhodes
Colonial council in St. Thomas disputes annexation view
At an extraordinary meeting in St. Croix Danish West Indies the vice chairman denounced statements by United States consul A. J. Blackwood and the colonial council chairman claiming the people favored annexation.
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St. Thomas, D.W.I
Colonial Council
St. Croix
Danish West Indies
A. J. Blackwood
United States
Earthquakes, deaths, and strikes flash across continents
London reports the death of Edward Henry Stuart Bligh seventh Earl Darnley born 1851. Caracas endures earthquakes killing twenty one and injuring many as fires damage the Pantheon. In Jacksonville eight shocks shake Florida while Morroco faces revolt and French expulsion plans.
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London
Edward Henry Stuart Bligh
Earl Darnley
Lord Salisbury to resign Foreign Secretaryship
The Foreign Secretaryship will pass to the Marquis of Lansdowne after Lord Salisbury resigns the post. London reports the decision followed mature consideration and medical advice to the prime minister. Salisbury met Lansdowne and other diplomats at the foreign office before returning to Hatfield.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Lord Salisbury
Marquis of Lansdowne
Foreign Office
Lord Lansdowne
Duke of Devonshire
M. de Staal
M. Paul Cambon
Count von Hatzfeldt-Wildenburg
Choate
Hatfield House
Daly
War Office
the Times
Partiolin
London Welcomes Its Heroes In City Parade
London crowds greeted the City volunteers from South Africa as they arrived on the Aurania and marched through the capital accompanied by troops bands and royalty. Queen Victoria sent a welcome message and the Prince of Wales watched from Marlborough House as 24 000 soldiers lined the route amid panics injuring several bystanders.
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London
City
Southampton
South Africa
Aurania
Prince of Wales
Marlborough House
Princess Louise
Duchess of Argyle
Prince Edward of
Saxe-Weimar
City Imperial
Red Cross
Fleet Street
Miner Killed at Kee-watin Ottawa Gold Milling Plant
Neilson Craig died in Keechart Kee-watin Ontario at the Ottawa Gold Mining and Milling works near midnight on Saturday. He was last seen at 11 40 p m while working on a knife and attempting to change a belt from a drillhole to a grindstone when the belt snagged the shaft two feet from the floor killing him instantly. The watchman found his body near the shaft with his arm torn away, his clothes twisted around the belt. Craig had moved to Kingston three months ago. his brother W J Craig was the plant manager. Remains go to Kingston for interment. Sydney Nova Scotia Oct 31 The government invites premiers from Canada Cape Colony Natal and other representatives to attend the inauguration of the commonwealth of Australia.
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Keewatin
Ont
Neilson Craig
Ottawa Gold Mining and Milling Company
Craig
Kingston
W. J. Craig
Sydney
N.S. W
Canada
Cape Colony
Natal
Commonwealth of Australia
Strathmore
Strathmor
Maryland Marsh
Hes
Heaven
Gee
Dr. Melville
Harry Strathmore
Monsieur Lecoq
Walter Melville
Julian Ralph to Tour England and Possibly U.S.
London reports Julian Ralph will soon undertake a lecture tour of England and is likely to lecture in the United States this winter. The plan indicates growing international speaking engagements for the author and lecturer.
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London
Julian Ralph
England
United States
Valleyfield Strike Turmoil Quelled by Cavalry Charge
In Valleyfield Quebec on October 29 the Montreal Cotton company strike faced a disruption when a steam shovel attempt met with a cavalry charge. Strikers were driven off as mounted troops dispersed the mob without further incident.
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Valleyfield, Que
Montreal Cotton Company
Car repairer slain by train in London yard
Daniel Allen, 65, of 110 Waterloo Street, a car repairer, was instantly killed by a train in the London Fast yard while on his way to dinner today. His head was severed from his body in the incident.
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London
Ont
Daniel Allen
Waterloo Street
Reuben Smith Pleads Guilty to Theft
Winnipeg. Reuben Smith, exporter of the Brunswick hotel, pleaded guilty before the magistrate on Saturday to theft charges. The hotel proprietors requested leniency, and Smith was released on a suspended sentence.
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Winnipeg
Reuben Smith
Brunswick
Smith
The Lady in the Maryland Marsh Mystery
Young Dr. Walter Melville narrates his perilous pursuit of a beautiful patient in isolation, falls in love, and faces a forbidding guardian. A crucial letter reveals the girl’s death, but a bedside twist shows she is alive, sparking a dramatic turn in the tale.
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Dea B
Virago
Strathmore
Strathmere
Rosecliff
Walker
Mother
Walter
Romance of Strathmore Hall Ends In Wedding Hope
Harry Strathmore expresses intense relief as Dr Melville hints at a forthcoming wedding with the mysterious young woman convalescing at his home. The scene at Strathmore Hall unfolds with morning activity as the doctor prepares to depart, promising joy to his companion.
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Harry Strathmore
Dr. Melville
Strathmore Hall
Melville
Henry Strathmore
Dr Chase's Ointment Endorsed by Many and Widely Used
Endorsements pour in from doctors and laypeople for Dr. Chase's Ointment as a leading treatment for itching skin diseases. A Baptist minister from Arkona Ontario reports rapid relief after three boxes, noting it cured itching and helped piles. The product claims efficacy for eczema salt rheum tetter barber's itch chilblains and burns among others and is available from Edmanson Bates & Co Toronto.
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Dr. Chase
J. A. Baldwin
Arkona
Ont
Chase
Edmanson, Bates & Co
Toronto
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Union OF Presbyterians
Forundon
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Emil Sanea
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Damaraland
Rhodesia
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Kerr
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Western
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Keane
Serat
Raumania
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Avondale
Charles Stewart Parnell
Land Judges Court
Boyland
John Howard Parnall
Wilkesbarre
Hudson
Delaware and Hudson Company
Marseilles
Kruger Reception Committee
Seattle
Nome
St. Michaels
Alaska Commercial Company
Ottawa
Dominion Savings Bank
Jennie Bosschester
Paterson
James McAllister
McAllister
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Roselyn H. Farrell
Express
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Bacon
Grote
Greece
Malipax
Nova Scotia
Kenhardt
British Columbia News
Jacksonville
Fla
Liverpool
Stockholm
Duke of Abruzzi
Gothenburg
Franz Josef Land
L. K. Marion
Laforest
Morrocco
Giaranas
Windsor
Review Printing Company
Review
T. M. White
Hazleton
Trades’ Hall
Civic Employees
St. Paul, Minn
Walter Gordon
Mexico
Donahue
Omaha
Gordon
Kingston Coal Company
Edwardsville
Peter Usovige
Frank Mackalouski
John Dolan
Pantheon
St. Louis
Geo. Carson
Chicago & Alton
Mitchell
Henry Baker
Bridgeman
Turnbull
Valleyfield
Que
James Maguire
Central Labor Union
Holland Landing
John Proctor
Here
Proctor
Omence
John Rutherford
Here Vestery
Lord Lansden
Shebroke A Retro
Laura Jean Libbey
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